Spanish Scallops and Rice

365 Easy One Dish Meals

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  red bell pepper, chopped
• 1  yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (5 1/3ounce) package Mexican rice, and pasta mix
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2  teaspoons basil
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1  lb sea scallops
• 2  limes, juice of
• 2 -3  plum tomatoes, chopped
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a skillet, heat oil and butter together over medium heat until butter is melted.
2. Add onion and peppers and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
3. Stir in rice and seasonings from mix, broth and basil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 20-25 minutes, until most of liquid is absorbed.
4. Stir in cream. Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching, 5 minutes.
5. Add scallops and cook until just opaque throughout, 3-5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Sprinkle top with tomatoes and parsley.